Prentice Hall
Allied Health
ISBN-10: 0131717367
ISBN-13: 9780131717367
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 400 pp
Published: 03/03/2008
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Professional Foundations for Massage Therapists covers the basic concepts and practical information needed by massage therapists starting their careers. It provides concise, practical instruction in a variety of core competencies expected in today’s massage therapists. Professional Foundations focuses on the broader picture of massage therapy as a meaningful career, and the social, communication, and reasoning competencies needed for success in the field. Topics include massage as a wellness profession, work settings, professionalism, social and communications skills, goal-oriented planning and documentation, therapeutic relationship and business ethics, and building a massage therapy practice including getting a job and developing a private practice.
- Learning Outcomes: Identifies competencies supported by material in the chapter and outlines chapter content.
- Key Terms/Concepts Lists: Identifies basic terms and concepts students should become familiar with while helping them to build a professional vocabulary.
- References and Resources: Identifies important sources of information and resources for further study of topics in each chapter.
- Study Guide: Reinforces chapter material and offers learning exercise for recall, comprehension, analysis and evaluation.
- Role Play Exercises: Provides students with real life situations they may encounter as massage therapists and allows them to practice the appropriate responses.
- Practice Exercises: Requires students to gather and analyze information on different aspects of being a massage therapist, or to apply concepts presented in the chapters. Students are encouraged to go out into the world, and to plan for their massage therapy careers.
- Critical Thinking Exercises: Pose challenging questions and situations for students to analyze and evaluate. They teach students to ask intelligent questions, discover the truth, and make informed decisions.
- Observe Exercises: Requires students to observe and analyze information, and apply concepts presented in the chapters. Students are encouraged to go out into the world and observe aspects of massage therapy and the public that enhance their understanding of the concepts in the text. Engages students and encourages critical thinking.
PART I: MASSAGE THERAPY OVERVIEW
1 A Career in Massage Therapy
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms / Concepts
The Journey
Massage Defined
Wellness Profession
Trends
Typical Work Settings
Summary
References
Websites
Study Guide
2 Massage Therapy: An Emerging Profession
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms / Concepts
Emerging Profession
Characteristics of a Profession
Body of Knowledge and Skills
Education
Continuing Education
Credentials
Organizations
Scholarship and Publications
Research
Ethical Standards
Acceptance by the General Public
Recognition by Other Professionals
Summary
Websites
Study Guide
3 History of Massage as a Vocation
Learning Outcomes
Historical Terms for Massage Practitioners
History of a Vocation
Personal Grooming and Rejuvenation
Sports and Fitness
Health Care
Natural Healing and Drugless Doctors
Massage Therapy Revived in the United States
Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers
Summary
References
Study Guide
PART II: PERSONAL and COMMUNICATION SKILLS
4 Personal Development
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms / Concepts
Professionalism in Massage Therapy
Service
Work Ethic
Time Management
Professional Image (dress, grooming, posture, speech, etc)
Intellectual Skills
Concentration
Intuition
Emotional Intelligence
Ethics for the Massage Student
Physical Skills (body awareness, skilled touch, body mechanics)
Physical Fitness
Stress Control Strategies
Holistic Self-Care Plan
Summary
References
Study Guide
5 Communication Skills
Learning Outcomes
Key terms / Concepts
Relationships
Courtesy and good manners
Greeting and first impressions
Introductions
Verbal communication
Body language
Listening
Conflict resolution
Professional boundaries
Interview skills
Presentations
Written correspondence (memo, e-mail, business letter)
Telephone use
Summary
References
Study guide
PART III: PLANNING AND DOCUMENTATION
6 Goal-Oriented Planning
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms / Concepts
The Importance of Planning
Steps in Goal-Oriented Planning
Long Term Planning
Planning Individual Sessions
Treatment Planning
Intake
Health / Medical History
Pre-Session Interview
Objective Information
General Observations
Palpation
Range of Motion Evaluation
Posture Analysis
Biomechanical Analysis
Gait Analysis
Orthopedic Tests
Summary
References
Study Outline
7 Documentation and SOAP Notes
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms / Concepts
Importance of Documentation
SOAP Note Overview
Writing SOAP Notes
Elements of Style
Simplified Documentation
Designing a System of Documentation
Legal and Ethical Issues
Summary
References
Study Guide
PART IV: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
8 Foundations of Ethics
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms / Concepts
Nature of Ethics
Values
Rights
Vulnerability to Unethical Behavior
Ethical Codes and Standards
Ethics and Law
Ethical Decision-Making
Development of Ethical Judgment
Summary
References
Websites for Ethical Standards
Study Guide
9 Therapeutic Relationship and Ethics
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms / Concepts
The Therapeutic Relationship
Roles and Boundaries
Dual Relationships
Sexual Relationships
Sexual Misconduct
Dual relationships in school
Scope of Practice
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Summary
References
Websites
Study Guide
10 Business Ethics
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms / Concepts
Business Ethics
Local and State Regulations
Advertising
Claims for Massage Therapy
Copyright, Trademark, Patents
Fees and Pricing
Tips and Gifts
Selling Products
Insurance Billing
Referrals
Defamation
Safety and Welfare of Clients
Reporting Unethical Behavior
Summary
References
Websites
Study Guide
PART V: CAREER DEVELOPMENT
11 Career Plans and Employment
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms/Concepts
Follow Your Dream
Vision
Identity
Getting Employment
Summary
References
Study Guide
12 Private practice and Finances
Learning Outcomes
Key Terms/Concepts
Private Practice
Business Plan
Description of the Business
Marketing
Management
Finances
Conclusion
Invitation to Massage Therapists
Summary
References
Study Guide
APPENDICES
Appendix A 25 Forms of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Appendix B Personal Care and Health Professionals
Appendix C Competencies for Massage Therapists
Appendix D Massage Licensing Laws in North America
Appendix E Goal-Oriented Planning
Appendix F Intake & Health History Forms
Appendix G Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Massage Therapists
Appendix H List of figures and Tables
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Massage Therapy (Massage Therapy)
Business Management for Massage Therapy (Massage Therapy)
Ethics in Massage Therapy (Massage Therapy)
Dr. Patricia Benjamin is a self-employed author, teacher, education consultant and massage therapist. Patricia earned her Doctorate in Philosophy for Recreation and Leisure Studies from Purdue University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Science for Physical Education and a Certificate of Advanced Study for Curriculum and Supervision from Northern Illinois University. Patricia currently resides as the 3rd Vice-President, Newsletter Editor, Awards Chair President, and serves on the Government Relations Committee for the Illinois Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association. Patricia is an accomplished author whose books include Tappan’s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques, published by Prentice Hall. In addition, she is an occasional contributor to the Massage Therapy Journal, and has written extensively on the history of massage therapy.
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